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Doug LaValley

@LavalleyDoug

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Assistant Baseball Coach Davie High School, Mocksville, North Carolina. Former Varsity Baseball Coach, Guilderland High School, Guilderland Center, New York

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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
5 months
After 32 years of Coaching baseball, the past 24 years at Guilderland High School I’ve decided it’s time to move on to the next chapter of my life. When your six year old Grandson gets on the phone and says grandpa I need you at my games and to work with me who’s 750 miles away
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
3 years
The season didn’t finish the way we want it too, but I loved the way we battled to the end. I would like to thank the 5 seniors for all of their effort and wish them nothing but the best in their next chapter in life !! We will learn from the journey we took this season together!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
4 years
As our season has officially been cancelled, I would like to thank all the players for their dedication & commitment to the program. I would also thank our 14 seniors in their leadership along the way to help teach and lead the younger players.
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
4 years
Senior night : I would like to recognize our 14 seniors!! Dawson Aitken, Devin Campbell, Donnie Canchela , Victor Cardona, Morgan & Sheridan Dillon, Malachi Flaherty, Brendon Harris, Matt Hosey, Lucas Mitchell, Ricky Parks, Billy Poveda, Dallas Seyler, Brian Tietjen ❤️ u guys!⚾️
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
4 years
Tonight would of been are last game before sectionals. It’s still hard to believe we didn’t play a game with this team!! I know in my heart they would of been one of the best teams I’ve coached at GHS!! Seniors I’m proud of you not only as players, but also as the men you are!❤️
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
4 months
My thoughts and prayers are for a Friend and colleague who lost his fight with cancer a day before Father’s Day. He will be missed, he was a competitor and loved the game of baseball. Somehow he was at every game and just about every practice. Love you my friend !! ❤️⚾️💪
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
4 years
To my beautiful wife of 34 years for being the best mom and wife a man could ask for !! I loved you from the first time we met in Iraklion Air Station Crete Greece!!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
3 years
Had a friend of mine send me this picture of my Dad’s gravesite, he does this every year for our family!! That’s a true definition of a friend, you need to pick them wisely, I found a gem, can’t thank him enough!!
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Doug LaValley
3 years
Would like to wish all the Mother’s in our program now , and also the Mother’s from the past a very Happy Mother’s Day , there’s nothing more precious than a Mother’s Love!! Have a great day!!❤️⚾️💪
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
5 years
I know it didn’t end the way we wanted it today, I know that you guys played your hearts out and I couldn’t be prouder of the way you played over the last 10 games !! To my seniors thank you for being the fine young men you are! To the returnees, stick to the process !! ❤️ U Guys
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Doug LaValley
4 years
Want to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our Guilderland Baseball families. Hoping for 2021 to shine a light at the end of the tunnel , so we can see our guys out there competing in the Suburban council!! Love you guys!! Go Dutch!!
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Doug LaValley
3 years
These young men give guys like us a lifetime of memories!!❤️⚾️💪
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
2 years
Today my Dad would of been 85, there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about this man. It will be 10 years on 3/13 since he passed, I just would like to say I’m very thankful to have him in my life for 50 years and making me the man I am today !! Love you pop!! ❤️⚾️💪
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
3 years
A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow. I went to the cemetery to visit him, it’s been 8 years since he passed and my heart still hurts!! He may not be here physically, but the memories are still very vivid in my mind. I miss his laugh
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
2 years
@michael_schlact This will ruin our great game as we know it, the game is not played with a clock, that’s what it makes it special!! Now we have @ bats/ pitches/ games sometimes decided by a clock, when umpires have a great game you never notice them, now this makes it impossible !!
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Doug LaValley
4 years
Happy Thanksgiving to all current and former players, families and coaches, hope all is well and looking forward to getting back on the field in the spring of 2021
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Doug LaValley
3 years
Come out and Support Guilderland Varsity Baseball Tuesday @ Dutchman @ 5pm Sectional game VS Bethlehem winner moves on to Thursday VS # 1 seed CBA!! Go Dutch!! ❤️⚾️💪
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
3 years
I would like to wish all current and former players and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love you guys GO DUTCH!! ❤️⚾️💪
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
3 months
With my man at Wake Forest at Baseball Prep Super Sophmore for team NY. Big things to come for this young man!!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
3 years
I would to wish all our current and former players and families a Happy Easter. We’re starting week 3, looking forward to seeing these young men compete the rest of the way!! Love you guys!!❤️💪⚾️
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Doug LaValley
2 years
I would to wish all our Mothers past and present from our program a Happy Mother’s Day it’s been a privilege to Coach your sons along my coaching journey. To the world you are a Mother. To our family you are the world!! Have a great day!! Go Dutch!!!❤️⚾️💪
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
6 years
I can’t believe it’s been six years ago today that I lost my Dad!! There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of everything you taught me about life!! I can only hope my sons , your grandsons feel the same love for me as I feel for you Dad!! Forever grateful , love you Dad!!
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Doug LaValley
4 years
As time passes by, the pain eases slightly. The lessons in life this man has taught me only gets stronger with every passing day. I’m very thankful for the 50 years we had together , and I will continue to live by the standards you set!! I love you Dad, Merry Christmas !!
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Doug LaValley
11 months
What a special group of guys, to me it speaks volumes about what Cole means to these guys, they came back to be with him on this day, they graduated in 2022. And I know what those guys mean to him!! Thankful to have had the opportunity to coach them !! Love you guys!! ❤️⚾️💪
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Doug LaValley
6 years
I like to wish a Merry Christmas to all current and former players , parents and coaching staff of Guilderland High School Baseball !!
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Doug LaValley
5 years
Just visited Dad ,he would of been 81 today. I can’t believe he’s been gone 7 years, I remember being a little boy and always wanted to be like him. Dad I can’t thank you enough for being a perfect role model for me !! Until we meet again love you Dad!!
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Doug LaValley
1 year
With heavy heart, my dog Bear is no longer with us. He was a great friend for 13 years, love you Bear!!💔
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Doug LaValley
5 years
I liked to wish all my current and former players and their families a Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Doug LaValley
2 years
Two NY guys out here enjoying a round of golf in North Carolina!!
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Doug LaValley
2 years
@AP_Athletics I would like to congratulate AP Warriors Baseball and Coach George Brooks on winning the State Championship, there’s not a better Coach out there, he gets the most out of his players and they play the game the right way, as a good a Coach he is, he’s a better person !!! @❤️⚾️💪
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Doug LaValley
3 years
At ABCA Chicago, where you run into legends like this!! The Father of Southeastern Baseball, Ron Polk, thank you sir for the picture it was an honor!! ❤️⚾️💪
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Doug LaValley
4 years
1 year ago today was our last time on the baseball field together. 8 years ago today was the last day with my Dad, one temporary, one permanent. Dad taught me time heals all wounds, obviously these 2 are different, but both deliver pain to everyone involved.
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Doug LaValley
5 months
This journey I can never thank you enough for all you’ve done for me and the program I love you guys!! And for my colleagues who I’ve coached against it’s been honor to coach against all of you and I will miss being on the same field with you!! Coach LaValley ❤️⚾️💪
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
2 years
@Brink_Thinker It’s a bond that is built which will last a lifetime, if you’ve been there you understand what the people you have met a long the way in your military journey, they are your family!!
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Doug LaValley
3 years
I’m thankful for these young men to be a part of my life!! When you surround yourself with great people , from players, coaching staff, Athletic Department, School Administration & community great things are possible!! Love you guys!!❤️💪⚾️
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Doug LaValley
5 years
Merry Christmas to all Former & Current players & their families . #’s have the best we’ve ever had at weight training ever! Let’s continue to push toward our common vision, and when there’s commitment & teamwork toward that goal wonderful things can happen!! Love you guys!!
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Doug LaValley
3 years
His smile, jokes, and advice he’s given me in my life. It doesn’t matter who my Dad was, it matters who I remember him to be, and he will always be my Hero!! Love you Dad❤️⚾️💪
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Doug LaValley
2 years
Congratulations to George Brooks for Region 1 Coach of the year!! Great job my friend!!
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Doug LaValley
7 years
Congrats to Hunter Harris on signing his NLI, it proves hard work pays off couldn’t be prouder !!
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Doug LaValley
4 years
As we move forward, the road may be tough, the path may be steep, but with guidance and encouragement we will get thru this!! As the season ends, teammates go from teammates, to friends, to brothers!! We will remember all the memories and friendships made along the way.
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Doug LaValley
4 years
Listening to Jimmy V on ESPN, man every time I hear him speak it hits me in the feels. It puts everything in perspective , life is so precious , make the most of everyday, tomorrow’s not guaranteed . Coaches we need to teach our players about our game, more important about Life!
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Doug LaValley
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@CoachSwit I’ve coached both, and still coaching high school 32nd year this season. I loved coaching both, the biggest difference I believe is when you lose your last game in high school, unless you play in /win a state championship there’s a lot more heart break and emotion when it’s over
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Doug LaValley
2 years
Happy Father’s Day to all our past and present Dad’s, I would also like wish all my former player’s who are Dad’s as well!! Thank you all for all you’ve done over the years for the program, have a great day!! Love you guys!!! ❤️⚾️💪
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Doug LaValley
6 years
I like to wish all my current and former players and their families a Happy Thanksgiving!! I’m thankful for the oppurtunity to coach some fine young men along the way!!
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Doug LaValley
6 years
I like to wish all of my former and current players and their families a Happy New Year!! Hopefully this New Year will be filled with Joy & Happiness for all. For the current players let’s stick to process and push each other to reach the top of the mountain!! “WHY NOT US”
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Doug LaValley
7 years
5 years ago today my Dad passed away, the pain is still there. But as time has gone by the impact that he had on my life is immeasurable and I can’t thank him enough!! Love you pop!!
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Doug LaValley
4 years
He also taught me there’s 2 days you don’t have control over, yesterday and tomorrow, he said stay focused where your feet are and give everything you have today because nothing else is guaranteed !! ❤️ and miss U Dad!! Go Dutch ❤️⚾️💪
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Doug LaValley
5 years
I would like to wish all current and former moms of the Guilderland High School Baseball program a Happy Mother’s Day!! I appreciate all that you’ve have done for all of our players over the years, it’s been a privilege and honor to coach these young men. Mother’s ❤️ 2nd to none!
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Doug LaValley
4 years
Stopped by Saratoga National Cemetary to visit Dad, what a beautiful place. Can’t believe it’s been since 3/13/2013 the day he passed. For me it seems a very long time since I’ve seen him, I guess when love someone so much,it seems like it’s been forever!!
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Doug LaValley
2 years
I couldn’t be happier for my man Dave ‘“Mooney” Bestle on getting inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. He’s a great baseball Coach and a better man!!! Love you my friend!! ❤️⚾️💪
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Doug LaValley
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It puts things in perspective. I’m thankful to have been able to coach so many great players and to build relationships with them and create memories that will last a lifetime!! I love my players, school and community and it was an honor and a privilege to be a part of such a
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Doug LaValley
6 years
I couldn’t be prouder of the fine young men who played their hearts out today in a tough sectional baseball game against Shen!! I love you guys and can’t thank you enough for buying into the process, it’s been a privilege and honor to coach you guys!!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
5 months
Special place. I want nothing but the best for the returning players in the program and you will always part of my family. As for the parents I would like to say thank you for raising fine young men and supporting everything we did. For the coaches who have been with me through
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Doug LaValley
5 years
Stay Home
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Doug LaValley
4 years
@BobRanderso I’ve been coaching High School baseball for almost 30 years in section 2 , I’ve been asked who’s the best player you’ve ever seen along the way, I have 2 Answer’s pitcher Ian Anderson, position player Mike Trout!!
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Doug LaValley
2 years
@GuildBBall @dan_keaney This young man has committed himself to excellence, the gains he made over the past few years put him in a position to chase his dream!! I am thankful to of had the opportunity to coach him!! Not many get the chance to play professionally, it’s your dream, now live it, ❤️U KID!!!
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Doug LaValley
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@PBRNewYork @WakeBaseball The first part of your journey is complete by deciding where you want to go, now the work you put in will decide how far you can go!!! Proud of you Cole, looking forward to watching you grow not only as player but as a young man!! Love you kid!! ❤️⚾️💪
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Doug LaValley
4 years
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, there’s nothing more special than a mothers love!! Your there for us every single day no days off, we can’t thank you enough !!
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Doug LaValley
4 years
To all my current/former players you know how much it hurt to lose this season, multiply it by 1000, that’s what it feels like to lose a parent. So if your fortunate enough to have a Dad, let him know how much he means to you!! Love you guys!!
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Doug LaValley
6 years
Thankful and blessed to have been married to the love of my life for the past 32 years, I couldn’t of hand picked a better woman!!
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Doug LaValley
4 years
Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads out there who have been or our still are apart of our program, have a great day!!
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Doug LaValley
4 years
You all came to diamond to learn baseball , you leave it learning life!! I love you guys more than you’ll ever know!! Go Dutch!!
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Doug LaValley
6 years
I would like to thank everyone who was at our end of season banquet . I couldn’t be prouder of these young men, I believe our captains who spoke last night did a fantastic job in expressing what it means to be a part of our baseball program!!
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Doug LaValley
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@CoachDintz41 @OLDGOLDSPORTS @bryanmadsen23 @MoseleyAdam @CoachWilliams @chuckbox1969 @solwebby1 @coachborbs23 @JeffSherman26 @CoachFarrell017 @CoachSheets3 @Tves_23 @Maciejewski24 @Gerlach13 This is sad, this man is a legend, the sacrifices he made for this school and community and this is how he’s repaid!! Guys like this only come around so often, be careful for what you wish for, grass isn’t always greener on the other side !! Coach good luck to you my friend !!
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Doug LaValley
7 years
I like to wish Happy New Year to all former and current players of the Guilderland High School Baseball program and their Family!!
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Doug LaValley
3 years
Today is Dad’s birthday, he would of been 84 it’s been almost 9 years since he passed. I think what I learned during this difficult journey, it’s not about getting over it, it’s about learning to live with it. Not focusing on the day he died, ficus on the days he lived.
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Doug LaValley
8 years
Gentlemen the journey begins tomorrow, no one has worked harder than you!! Believe in the process , the season is a marathon not a sprint!!!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
7 years
Good luck to my good friend Kevin Rogers and South Troy Dodgers at the Connie Mack World Series #Living the Dream!!
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Doug LaValley
4 years
Just finished, filled with nothing but Gold!!
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Doug LaValley
6 years
I’m sorry to hear that Capital District Umpire (Troy Chapter) Andy Yager has passed away, former teammate of mine (Central Little League) I will definetly miss seeing you on the Diamond my friend!! God Bless!!
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Doug LaValley
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Doug LaValley
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@CoachDoty @Daveynd21ball The memories and the relationships that are created during this journey will last well past the last practice, game played.
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Doug LaValley
7 years
Dad would of been 80 today, there hasn’t been a day that’s gone by I haven’t thought about you, I’ve always been thankful and proud to call you Dad !! Hopefully I can live up to be the man you raised me to be, love you pop!!!
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Doug LaValley
1 year
It’ been ten years without being able to celebrate Father’s Day with my Dad, I think about him daily, try to live up to his expectations. As the saying goes I can’t promise to Love you for the rest of your life but I can promise to Love you for the rest of mine, he surely Did❤️
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Doug LaValley
7 years
Want to wish all my Current & Former players an Families a Happy Easter!! Current players back to work tomorrow, trust the process, love you guys!!
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Doug LaValley
3 years
@CoachKrato It’s more than just about the game you coach, it’s about teaching them life lessons along the way that they will have for the rest of their lives!! The old saying goes “ they don’t care how much you know, until they no how much you care” Love your players!!⚾️
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Doug LaValley
1 year
@BsbLifestyle__ Best Baseball player I’ve ever seen, we scrimmage them every year. I remember asking their Head Coach, Roy Hallenbeck how do you guys look this year, he said we’re going to be good, he goes on and he says we have pro prospect, I say where he’s going to college he says he’s 15!!
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Doug LaValley
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@nagasabo @PitchingNinja These are the guys I want on my team, you have to rip the ball out of their hands, but I have a rule with my guys I give you the ball like a man you give it back the same way!!
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Doug LaValley
3 years
My love for my Dad it’s more than a memory, it’s all of me!! Happy Birthday, Love you Dad!! ❤️⚾️💪
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Doug LaValley
6 years
Happy Mothers Day to all the Mom’s who have been a part of the Guilderland Baseball Family, I cant thank you enough for all you do in raising fine young men!!
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Doug LaValley
7 years
Like to welcome our newest member to our family, Baron LaValley!! We love you little man!!
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Doug LaValley
1 year
@DaveBestle Wouldn’t want it to happen with any other group of guys around me, I can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for me and the program , love you my man!!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
5 years
@CoachLisle I believe that ride is one of the main reasons why the #’s in the game of baseball at the youth levels are at steady decline!! How about loving watching our kids play the game and enjoy it while you can because it will be over before you know it!!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
1 year
@NickPlue @dan_keaney If you looking for a bulldog , who will not be out work, who will make your team better, who can do damage at the plate !! Here’s your guy!!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
4 years
@CoachBailey45 I’d call it a productive out, you coach this game to score more than your opponent. I’m sure we have seen this result, and we also seen when we didn’t put the ball in play and didn’t score. Be careful what you wish for!!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
6 years
They talked about the process, brotherhood, the love for their teammates & coaches!! You guys made it a very enjoyable season, I can’t thank you enough. Love you guys!!
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Doug LaValley
6 years
Happy Fathers Day to all current and former Dads of our Baseball program can’t thank you enough!! Have a great Day!!
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Doug LaValley
2 years
@michael_schlact Choke -up on the bat, move closer to the plate, widen your stance, use the middle of the field, put the ball in play
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Doug LaValley
6 years
@kwilli1046 This is what makes our country the best in the world!! People helping others in a time of need!!
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Doug LaValley
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@HallenbeckCoach @coachkrato I love telling the story when we went down to Millville in 2007 to play Roy’s team in a scrimmage, I ask Roy how are you going to be this year, he says we should be pretty good, we have a pro prospect , I say where is he going to college, he says he 15, Mike Trout, best HS Player
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Doug LaValley
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@CoachDavidKlein Those who play catch the best usually give themselves the best chance to win
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Doug LaValley
2 years
@Allinteamsports To help boys become men within the context of sport. Simple biggest failure of our society, we simply don’t do a good enough job of teaching boys how to be men!! A coach’s effect should last a lot longer than when a player has finished his last game, it should last a lifetime!!
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
3 years
@WakePitchingLab This weekend was loaded with brilliant minds in one room!! I believe you will see Wake Forest Baseball become a power house in the ACC and make run at a trip to Omaha!!
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Doug LaValley
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@DaveBestle I’m couldn’t be happier for my man Coach Dave “Mooney” Bestle, he’s dedicated his life to this game, I’m grateful to have him in the dugout with us and more importantly to be able to call him my friend!! Love you my man!! ❤️⚾️💪
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@LavalleyDoug
Doug LaValley
3 years
@tromblybaseball @baseballifer11 @TheGrok A lot of gold nuggets in this book !!
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Doug LaValley
7 years
When your commitment level is bigger than you and your feelings that's when something special can happen !!! Buy in trust the process!!
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Doug LaValley
1 year
Happy Fathers Day to our Great past and present Dads, I appreciate all you have done for us!! ❤️⚾️💪
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